Trafigura lines up Russia aluminum deal in challenge to Glencore Trafigura Group is in talks to buy aluminum from United Co. Rusal International. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2023 | 11:42 am
Tariffs on Russian aluminum to affect tiny slice of US industry The US imported about 200,000 tons of aluminum from Russia in 2022, according to Commerce Department data. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 3:42 pm
US announces tariffs on Russian metals including aluminum The White House will raise tariffs on more than 100 Russian metals, minerals and chemical products. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 7:52 am
Column: Another Yunnan power blow to China’s aluminum output The province's hydroelectric grid has struggled with prolonged drought and low reservoir levels. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 7:51 am
New material could make it easier to develop high-performance solid-state batteries A new material class with above-average conductivity could lead to the development of high-performance solid-state batteries. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 5:47 am
China supply concerns boost aluminum prices China's Yunnan province has asked aluminum producers to reduce power consumption by 40-42% from September levels. Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 8:08 am
Rio Tinto partners with BMW for low-carbon aluminum supply Aluminum will come from Rio Tinto's hydro-powered operations in Canada to BMW’s production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 7:25 am
Perovskites may soon beat silicon’s efficiency in solar cells Researchers are proposing a novel, physics-based approach to synthesizing perovskites. Staff Writer | February 21, 2023 | 5:52 am
GRAPHIC: Steep levies on Russian aluminum could threaten US nickel supply Russia accounted for 11% of US nickel imports in 2022. Reuters | February 17, 2023 | 7:50 am